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Environmental Clearance Application for the Establishment of Thrissur Zoological Park at Puthur Form IA

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FORM-1 A (only for construction projects listed under item 8 of the Schedule)

CHECK LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

(Project proponents are required to provide full information and wherever necessary at-

tach explanatory notes with the Form and submit along with proposed environmental

management plan & monitoring programme)

1. LAND ENVIRONMENT

The view of the project site from different directions is shown as Annexure I.

1.1. Will the existing land use get significantly altered from the project that is not consistent with the surroundings? (Proposed land use must conform to the approved Master Plan / Development Plan of the area. Change of land use if any and the statutory approval from the competent authority are submitted). Attach Maps of (i) site location, (ii) sur-rounding features of the proposed site (within 500 meters) and (iii) the site (indicating levels & contours) to appropriate scales. If not available attach only conceptual plans.

The proposed project area is reserve forest land under the possession of Kerala Forest Department. The legal status of the area is Reserved Forest notified under the provi-sions of Kerala Forest Act’ 1961. The site falls under the territorial jurisdiction of Pattikkad Range of Thrissur Forest Division. At present, 65.29 ha of the proposed lo-cation supports almost pure crop of bamboo planted in 1982. Sparse growth of natural regeneration of local species are also seen. An area of 71.56 ha of area supports cashew plantation raised originally in 1960 originally and which was augmented in 1981.

The existing land use will be maintained over a large area as such. In fact, the existing vegetation will be augmented with intensive planting of native species. However, the land use pattern over a small area will change with laying of visitor facilities, service and tram ways, animal shelters and Kraals.

The project will be implemented in accordance with the Master Plan approved by Cen-tral Zoo Authority as per the Order No: F.No.19-113/92-CZA (140) (M)/161/ dated 31.08.2012.

Site location map of the proposed site is presented in Annexure II. The land use map of the proposed location by ISRO Bhuvan and Town and Country Planning Department of Kerala is presented as Annexure III. The proposed location comes under the cate-gory-Forest. Forest Plantation as per the ISRO Bhuvan land use map and comes under Plantation/Forest as per the Town and Country Planning map. The surrounding fea-tures of the proposed site within 2km radial distance are presented in Annexure IV.

The Contour map of the site is presented as Conceptual plan 01.


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1.2. List out all the major project requirements in terms of the land area, built up area, water consumption, power requirement, connectivity, community facilities, parking needs etc.

Major project requirements are listed in Table 01.

Table 01. Project Requirements

Sl.No Project Requirement Remarks

1. Total Site area 136.85 ha The Master Plan for the proposed project is shown in Concep-

tual Plan DWG 02 2. Built up area, 91,945.26 m2 Area statement is pre-

sented as Annexure

V 3 Water consumption Operation Phase

247 KLD – During Rainy Days.

391 KLD – During non-Rainy days

Water demand and water balance during operation phase is presented as Annex-

ure VI

4 Power requirement Power requirement will be met from KSEB

5 Parking slots provided (in Nos)

Four wheeler 281 The parking plan is presented in Concep-

tual Plan DWG.03.

Two wheelers 129 Coach Parking 15 VIP car Parking 8

1.3. What are the likely impacts of the proposed activity on the existing facilities adjacent to the proposed site? (Such as open spaces, community facilities, details of the existing land use, disturbance to the local ecology).

The proposed site for Thrissur Zoological Park is situated in the Puthur village which is about 4 km from the NH 47. The proposed location comes under the reserve forest category of Kerala Forest Act 1961. The site is adjacent the closed BSF camp at Kainoor Village which is about 2km from the proposed site.

The surrounding features of the proposed site within 2km radial vicinity is presented in Annexure IV.

The proposed project envisages the development of the forest land under the Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department for the establishment of Thrissur Zoological Park. The main objective of the proposed project are the following:

Ex situ conservation of endangered and endemic species of animals and birds with special focus on animals and birds endemic to and threatened in Western Ghats


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Complimenting in-situ national conservation efforts through coordinated planned breeding of animals and birds endemic and threated in Western Ghats and aug-menting depleting populations in wild.

Enlisting public support in favor of protection and conservation of wildlife and their habitats through wildlife education and interpretation.

Promoting wildlife research aimed at scientific management of wildlife and their natural habitat on long term sustainable basis.

Rescue and rehabilitation of injured and strayed animals and birds Providing wholesome nature based entertainment and educational opportunities to

zoo visitors, without losing sight of the core objectives listed above.

The proposed development may also increase runoff from the site. This increased run off will be collected by drains of adequate size considering the slope of the site and will be directed to the rain water harvesting ponds. Drains will be fitted with interme-diate recharge pits provided on either side of the internal roads.

1.4. Will there be any significant land disturbance resulting in erosion, subsidence & insta-bility? (Details of soil type, slope analysis, vulnerability to subsidence, seismicity etc. may be given).

The site is part of the Precambrian basement complex of north-western part of the Palghat gap area. Rocks cropping out in the site and the adjoining areas include mig-matitic gneisses (essentially biotite gneiss), grey to light pinkish granite and the pale-osme charnockite. Charnockite is greasy in appearance, medium to coarse grained and massive. Foliation is visible in the gneisses in NE-SW direction with steep dip angles (around 750) towards North West. Swerve in foliation direction within the site and in the peripheral areas to the east is suggestive of the existence of a fold closure. Such a geological setting is consistent with the isometric shape of the hillocks in the area.

The site comprises an isometric hillock, a part of its north eastern en-echelon extension and part of the valley towards the south east. From altitudinal considerations, it forms part of the Midland region of Thrissur district, and is on the west-north-western side of the major geomorphic break of Palghat Gap that determines the climatic conditions in the area. The highest elevation within the hillock is 162.5 m at its north western part, whereas the lowest elevation is 100.0 m towards the west, south west and North West. Such an elevation pattern facilitates drainage to north, west and south directions, though the predominant direction is towards west and south west directions. A segment of the Peechi canal passes through the entire length of the hillock’s north, and half of its west, where it is seen abruptly ending.

The present soil quality of the proposed area is provided in Annexure VII.

The site falls within Zone III (moderate seismicity) in the seismic zonation map of India. It is to be noted that minor tremors upto 3 - 3.5 in the Richter scale occurs in the vicinity of the site within the Palghat gap area frequently. This needs to be factored in


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structures and the maintenance manual of the Zoo. The earthquake hazard map of India is shown as Annexure VIII.

Incidence of landslides at the site is ruled out on account of the stability of the existing strata, slopes and the vegetation cover. Stormwater discharge may cause problems in the event of very heavy showers, warranting adequate precautions.

1.5. Will the proposal involves alteration of natural drainage systems? (Give details on a contour map showing the natural drainage near the proposed project site)

The contour map is furnished in Conceptual plan DWG 01 to show the existing sur-face run off direction. A well planned drainage network system will be adopted for orienting the surface runoff from the area through the site to the drainage channels proposed along the internal roads.

1.6. What are the quantities of earthwork involved in the construction activity-cutting, fill-ing, reclamation etc. (Give details of the quantities of earthwork involved, transport of fill materials from outside the site etc.)

The proposed layout is designed considering the slope of the site. The earthwork en-visaged for the construction includes the excavation work for the construction of moats around the animal enclosures. It is proposed to utilize the excavated rock and soil for the construction of pavement and visitor pathway and roads. The underground harvest-ing tank is proposed on the top of the hillock. The excessive earth that may result from excavation after level filling be used to raise mounts.

1.7. Give details regarding water supply, waste handling etc. during the construction pe-riod.

The construction phase water requirement will be met from the Puthur/ Manali River adjacent to the proposed location and proposed rainwater harvesting ponds. Design

Basis Report for Water Supply and Drainage Plan for the Zoological Park for the Phase I and II is attached as Annexure IX. Ecological engineering principles are used to treat and dispose waste water and solid waste.

Waste handling during the construction period is explained in Annexure X.

1.8. Will the low lying areas and wetlands get altered? (Provide details of how low lying and wetlands are getting modified from the proposed activity)

The proposed site is undulating topographically with moderate slopes and large rock outcrops. There are hardly any flat locations or water bodies inside the site. The de-velopmental activities are limited to the foothill region of these hill and the remaining areas will be managed as conservation zone.


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The animal enclosures are planned in such a way that it does not alter the natural setting of the proposed land. The aviaries, ponds, aquariums and walkways are designed con-sidering the specificity of the land.

There are certain gully formations at the site which will be utilized for the collection of rain water during the operation stage. It is proposed to develop three Rain Water Harvesting ponds of capacity 2MLD considering the contour of the site. Also, inter-mediate interlinking ponds of capacity 0.5 MLD is proposed at regular intervals. Thus the question of low lying areas or wetlands getting altered does not arise.

1.9. Whether construction debris & waste during construction cause health hazard? (Give quantities of various types of wastes generated during construction including the con-struction labor and the means of disposal)

Proper construction waste management measures will be adopted under the contrac-tor’s scope. The quantification of the construction waste and construction waste man-agement plan is presented as Annexure X.

2. WATER ENVIRONMENT

2.1. Give the total quantity of water requirement for the proposed project with the breakup of requirements for various uses. How will the water requirement met? State the sources & quantities and furnish a water balance statement.

The construction phase water requirement will be met from the Puthur/ Manali River adjacent to the proposed location and proposed rainwater harvesting ponds.

The water requirement during the operation phase is estimated at 5, 00,000 l/day (500KLD).

An uninterrupted water supply for drinking purpose and upkeep and maintenance of enclosures, gardens etc. will be ensured during the operation phase. The water man-agement during the operation phase is also presented as Annexure IX.

The major source of water during the operation phase will be the Puthur Manali River segment near Puthur. The existing quarry having a holding capacity of 6 million liters is recommended for the water storage during the operation phase. Considering the ground water potential of the proposed site, it is recommended for open well with 10-15 m depth as supplementary source.

Three conservation ponds of capacity 1 million liters, artificial lake of 12 million liter and underground storage sump of 0.2 million liters is proposed for the collection of rainwater from the proposed site during the operation phase.

Water conservation measures like minimizing wash down through uses of mulch or sand bedding, use of water conserving toilets etc. are proposed.


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There Rainwater Harvesting Ponds of capacity two million liters is proposed for the storage of rainwater from the site. It is also proposed that the required quantity of water from the sources will be pumped to large storage tanks of capacity 5lakh liters, which will be filtered and pumped to overhead water tanks at highest point in the Zoo prem-ises of capacity 2lakh liters. A suitable gravity distribution network deliver water from the storage tanks to visitor facilities, biodiversity center and animal exhibits.

The water requirement breakup and the water balance statement and water manage-ment flow chart for the operation phase is presented as Annexure VI.

2.2. What is the capacity (dependable flow or yield) of the proposed source of water?

The existing quarry have a capacity of 12 ML. Existing bore well has a yield of 3000 liters/hr. Other major source are open wells proposed and the Manali River. Among which, the Manali River is the major source for meeting the water requirements during the operation phase. A water intake well is proposed for the collection of water from the River and pipelines will be laid parallel to the road upto the Zoological Park. These water sources will be utilized for both construction and operation phases.

2.3. What is the quality of water required, in case, the supply is not from a municipal source? (Provide physical, chemical, biological characteristics with class of water quality)

The water has to meet the construction water quality and domestic water quality re-quirements at site for the construction labors and execution staff. The water quality monitoring results of the existing water sources were analyzed and are presented as Annexure XI.

2.4. How much of the water requirement can be met from the recycling of treated waste water? (Give the details of quantities, sources and usage).

Two STPs each of capacity 75 cum/day is proposed for the treatment of sewage gen-erated from the Zoological Park during the operation phase.

The major waste water collected from human facilities and animal exhibits will be treated in the STPs proposed at appropriate location in the proposed site. The waste water produced at the facilities will be collected to main sewer by gravity. Sewage pumps shall be provided where gravity flow is not possible.

The ultimate water demand during the operation phase of the Zoological Park is esti-mated to be 371 KLD out of which 247KLD is the water requirement for the aquatic animals and birds and biodiversity center and the water demand for drinking and kraal cleaning and zoo hospital facilities are 124 KLD. The landscape water demand is 110KLD for which the recycled water will be used.


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2.5. Will there be diversion of water from other users? (Please assess the impacts of the project on other existing uses and quantities of consumption)

The proposed development will not create any water scarcity in the surrounding areas as it is not proposed to avail water from the sources where competing uses exists. The main water source identified for the Zoological Park is the Puthur Manali River. An intake facility and conveyance pipeline will be laid from the River and store in the water tanks, raw water will be further, treated and stored in overhead storage tanks and will be distributed by means of gravity.

Apart from the river, rainwater harvesting structures are proposed which will act as alternate water sources. The rainwater harvesting structures proposed for the operation phase is as follows:

Structure Storage capacity No: of structures

Conservation area ponds 1 5 Artificial lake 1 15 1 Artificial lake 2 17 1 Existing quarry well 6 1

2.6. What is the incremental pollution load from wastewater generated from the proposed activity? (Give details of the quantities and composition of wastewater generated from the proposed activity)

The total quantity of sewage generated will be treated in decentralizes onsite facilities and the treated water meeting the standards as specified in IS 10500 will reused for flushing and landscape purpose.

2.7. Give details of the water requirements met from water harvesting? Furnish details of the facilities created.

Five conservation area ponds of capacity 1ML, two artificial lake of capacity 15 and 17ML and the existing quarry well of capacity 6M L is proposed as the rainwater har-vesting structures during the operation phase.

2.8. What would be the impact of the land use changes occurring due to the proposed pro-ject on the runoff characteristics (quantitative as well as qualitative) of the area in the post construction phase on a long term basis? Would it aggravate the problems of flooding or water logging in any way?

The proposed site for the Zoological Park comes under the legal status of reserved forest notified under the Kerala Forest Act 1961. Presently the site comprises of bam-boo plantation and cashew plantation and sparse growth of other trees. It is assumed that only bamboo plantation will be cleared partially for the setting up of zoo facilities, as the plantation are likely to mature, seed and die in the next few years. So the plan-ning for their removal and replacement with indigenous variety is a priority. Plants with higher water and soil holding capacity will be chosen for planting.


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A well-developed drainage plan is proposed for the Zoological Park for the manage-ment of storm water from the site. As the site comprises of small hillocks, the runoff and storm water management is an important factor considered. The surface runoff will be collected by drainage networks and will be ultimately directed to the Rainwater Harvesting Ponds, quarries and intermediate detention ponds inside the site. Proper percolation pits will be provided at regular intervals for the recharging of ground wa-ter. As a result, the proposed activity will not alter the existing land use of the proposed location.

2.9. What are the impacts of the proposal on the ground water? (Will there be tapping of ground water, give the details of ground water table, recharging capacity, and approv-als obtained from competent authority, if any).

Ground water potential of the site is very limited, and restricted to the deep seated fractures at depth. Measurement of water table in the abandoned quarry close to the site shows it at 4.5 m below ground level (bgl) in the month of February, 2016. Surface water storage on a large scale is planned to meet the needs of the zoological park, besides the proposed water sourcing from the intake well at Moorkanikara, in Manali River.

During the construction phase, main water source of the site is the water from Manali and rainwater harvesting will serve as the water source during operation phase. Since the ground water potential of the site is insignificant and there is no plant to tap it, the impact of the proposal on the ground water table of the surrounding area is insignifi-cant. It is envisaged that the ground water recharging pits connected with the drain and open wells and water storage in the quarries would enhance the ground water percola-tion and hence increase the availability of water in the surrounding area. .

2.10. What precautions/measures are taken to prevent the run-off from construction activities polluting land & aquifers? (Give details of quantities and the measures taken to avoid the adverse impacts)

The internal drains and rainwater harvesting ponds will be the constructed initially. Hence the run-off from the future development areas will be directed to the rainwater harvesting pond sand the internal drains would be provided with rain water harvesting pits at regular intervals to avoid run off from the construction activities polluting the land and aquifers. Further the proposals as suggested in the Environmental Manage-ment Plan would be implemented to avoid pollution to the land and water courses.

2.11. How is the storm water from within the site managed?(State the provisions made to avoid flooding of the area, details of the drainage facilities provided along with a site layout Indicating contour levels)

A well-developed drainage plan is proposed for the Zoological Park for the manage-ment of storm water from the site. As the site comprises of small hillocks, the runoff


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and storm water management is an important factor considered. The surface runoff will be collected by drainage networks and will be ultimately directed to the Rainwater Harvesting Ponds, quarries and intermediate detention ponds inside the site. Percola-tion pits will be provided for the recharging of ground water wherever possible.

2.12. Will the deployment of construction labors particularly in the peak period lead to unsanitary conditions around the project site (Justify with proper explanation)

The construction workers would be accommodated offsite. Adequate number of sani-tary toilets will be provided. A systematic waste management will also be provided for the construction period including the management of municipal and solid waste pro-duced form the labor camps. The detailed plan for waste management during the con-struction period is presented in Annexure X.

2.13. What on-site facilities are provided for the collection, treatment & safe disposal of sewage? (Give details of the quantities of wastewater generation, treatment capacities with technology & facilities for recycling and disposal

During the construction period of toilets will be provided for male & female with ad-equate water supply. Septic tank will be attached to soak pit sealed bottom with honey comb walls and a 75 cm thick 2mm sand envelop, so that no health hazard occurs and no pollution to the air ground, and adjacent water causes takes places. Waste manage-ment during the construction period is presented in Annexure X

2.14. Give details of dual plumbing system if treated waste used is used for flushing of toilets or any other use.

It is feasible to install STP for staff quarters and visitor facilities. For animal facilities, located away from the residential and transit facilities, decentralized onsite treatment is feasible.

3 VEGETATION

2.15. Is there any threat of the project to the biodiversity? (Give a description of the local ecosystem with its unique features, if any)

A total of 161 species of plants have been recorded during the field survey conducted in the month of March 2016. Of these, seven species viz. Artocarpus hirsutus, Barleria

courtallica, Ficus beddomei, Mussaenda bellila, Naregamia alata, Sidar homboidea and Terminalia paniculata are endemic. One species Santalum album belongs to the vulnerable category of rarity. The forest land and adjoining areas are infested with weeds; notable among these alien species are Chromolaena odorata, Lantana camara


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and Mikania micrantha. Plants cultivated in the homesteads include fruit trees, timber trees, commercial/food crops, hedge plants and ornamentals.

Table02. List of Plants found in the Project site and Surroundings

Sl.

No. Scientific Name Family

Local / Common

name Habit

1. Abrus precatorius L. Fabaceae Kunni Climber 2. Abutilon indicum (L.)

Sweet

Malvaceae Shrub

3. Acacia caesia (L.)

Willd.

Fabaceae: Mimo-soideae

Incha Climber

4. Adhatoda beddomei

C.B. Clarke

Acanthaceae Adalodakam Shrub

5. Aerva lanata (L.) Juss.

exS chult.

Amaranthaceae Cherula Herb

6. Ailanthus triphysa

(Dennst.) Alston

Simaroubaceae Perumaram Tree

7. Alangium salvifolium

(L.f.) Wang.

Alangiaceae Ankolam Tree

8. Allamanda cathartica

L.

Apocynaceae Kolambi Shrub

9. Alstonia scholaris (L.)

R. Br.ex DC.

Apocynaceae Ezhilam-pala Tree

10. Amaranthus tricolor L. Amaranthaceae Cheera Herb 11. Anacardium occi-

dentale L.

Anacardiaceae Cashewnut tree, Parankimavu

Tree

12. Anisomeles indica (L.)

O. Ktze.

Lamiaceae Karithumba Herb

13. Annona muricata L. Annonaceae Soursop, Mullatha Tree

14. Annona reticulata L. Annonaceae Bullock’s heart, Aatha Tree

15. Annona squamosa L. Annonaceae Custard apple, Seethapazham

Tree

16. Areca catechu L. Arecaceae Areca nut, Kamuku Tree

17. Aristolochia indica L. Aristolochiaceae Kudukkamooli Climber 18. Artocarpus communis

Forster & Forster f.

Moraceae Bread fruit, Seema-chakka

Tree

19. Artocarpus heterophyl-

lus Lam.

Moraceae Jackfruit tree, Plavu Tree

20. Artocarpus hirsutus

Lam. Endemic

Moraceae Anjili Tree

21. Asparagus racemosus

Willd.

Liliaceae Sathaveri Climber

22. Averrhoa bilimbi L. Averrhoaceae Iumbippuli Tree

23. Axonopus compressus

(Sw.) P. Beauv.

Poaceae Buffalo grass Herb


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Sl.


Local / Common

name Habit

24. Azadirachta indica A.

Juss.

Meliaceae Aryaveppu Tree

25. Bambusa bambos (L.)

Voss.

Poaceae Thorny bamboo Shrub

26. Barleria courtallica

Nees Endemic Acanthaceae Venkurinji Shrub

27. Bauhinia acuminata L. Fabaceae: Caesal-pinioideae

Mandaram Shrub

28. Boerhavia diffusa L. Nyctaginaceae Thazhuthama Herb 29. Bombax ceiba L. Bombacaceae Elavu Tree 30. Bougainvillea spectabi-

lis Willd.

Nyctaginaceae Bougainvillea Shrub

31. Breyniavitis-idaea

(Burm.f.) C. Fischer

Euphorbiaceae Chuvanna-niruri Shrub

32. Briedelia retusa

(L.) A. Juss.

Euphorbiaceae Mulluvenga Tree

33. Butea parviflora Roxb.

ex Nees

Fabaceae: Caesal-pinioideae

Valliplash Climber

34. Caesalpinia pulcher-

rima (L.) Swartz.

Caesalpiniaceae Rajamalli Shrub

35. Caesalpinia sappan L. Caesalpiniaceae Chappangam Tree 36. Calycopteris floribunda

Lam.

Combretaceae Pullanji Climber

37. Canna indica L. Cannaceae Canna Herb 38. Capsicum frutescens L. Solanaceae Kanthari Herb 39. Cardiospermum halica-

cabum L.

Sapindaceae Uzhinjam Climber

40. Carica papaya L. Caricaceae Papaya, Oma Tree 41. Cassia alata L. Fabaceae: Caesal-

pinioideae Chakrathakara Shrub

42. Cassia fistula L. Fabaceae Kanikkonna Tree 43. Cassia occidentalis L. Fabaceae:Caesal-

piniaceae Ponnaviram Shrub

44. Catharanthus roseus

(L.) G. Don.

Apocynaceae Ushamalari Herb

45. Celosia cristata L. Amaranthaceae Cock’s comb Herb 46. Centrosema pubescens

L. Fabaceae: Papilo-naceae

Kattupayar Climber

47. Chromolaena odorata

(L.) King ex Robin Asteraceae Communist-pacha Shrub

48. Citrus maxima (Burm.f.) Merr.

Rutaceae Bamblimoos Tree

49. Clerodendrum infortu-

natum L.

Verbenaceae Peruvalam Shrub

50. Clitoria ternatea L. Fabaceae: Papili-onoideae

Sankhupushpam Climber


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Sl.


Local / Common

name Habit

51. Cocosnucifera L. Arecaceae Coconut tree, Thengu Tree

52. Colocasiaesculenta (L.)

Schott

Araceae Madantha Herb

53. Crotalaria pallidaDry-

and.

Fabaceae: Papili-onoideae

Kilukilukki Shrub

54. Croton caudatus Geisel Euphorbiaceae Umithinnikkodi Climber 55. Cryptolepis buchananii

Roem. &Schult.

Periplocaceae Kattupalvalli Climber

56. Cyclea peltata (Poiert) Hook.f& Thomson

Menispermaceae Padathali Climber

57. Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf.

Poaceae Lemon grass, Inchip-pullu

Herb

58. Cyrtococcum trigonum

(Retz.) A. Camus

Poaceae Mrithi Herb

59. Dalbergia volubilis

Roxb.

Fabaceae:Papilona-ceae

Valliveetty Climber

60. Delonix regia

(Bojer ex Hook.f.) Raf.


Gulmohar Tree

61. Dendrophthoe falcata

(L.) Etting

Loranthaceae Ithikkanni Shrub

62. Desmodium pulchellum

(L.) Benth

Fabaceae: Papilonaceae

Kattumuthire Shrub

63. Desmodium triangu-

lare(Retz.) Merr. Fabaceae: Papilonaceae

Shrub

64. Desmodium triflorum (L.) DC.

Fabaceae: Papilonaceae

Cherupulladi Herb

65. Dypsis decaryi (Jum) Beentje& J. Dransf.

Arecaceae Triangular palm Tree

66. Elephanto pusscaber L. Asteraceae Anachuvadi Herb

67. Euphorbia milli

Desmoul Euphorbiaceae Crown of thorns Shrub

68. Ficus beddomei

King Endemic

Moraceae Thavittal Tree

69. Ficus exasperate

Vahl Moraceae Therakam Tree

70. Ficus hispida L.f. Moraceae Erumanakku Tree 71. Ficus racemosa L. Moraceae Athi Tree 72. Flacourtia jangomas

(Lour.) Raeusch Flacourtiacea Lavaloli Tree

73. Garcinia gummi-gutta

(L.) Robs. Clusiaceae Kudampuli Tree

74. Gardenia jasminoides

Ellis.

Rubiaceae Gandharajan Shrub


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Sl.


Local / Common

name Habit

75. Gliricidiasepium

(Jacq.) Kunth ex Walp.

Fabaceae Seemakkonna Tree

76. Glycosmis pentaphylla

(Retz.) DC.

Rutaceae Panal, Panchi Shrub

77. Grangea maderaspat-

ana (L.) Poir.

Asteraceae Herb

78. Grewia abutilifolia

Vahl

Tiliaceae Chadachi Tree

79. Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R. Br. ex Schult.

Asclepiadaceae Chakkarkkolli Climber

80. Helicteres isora L. Sterculiaceae Edampiri-Valampiri Shrub 81. Hemidesmus indicus

(L.) R. Br. Periplocaceae Naruneendi Climber

82. Hevea braziliensis (Willd. ex A. Juss.) Muell.-Arg.

Euphorbiaceae Rubber tree Tree

83. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. var. rosasinensis

Malvaceae Chemparathi Shrub

84. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. var. schizopetalus

Malvaceae Thookku-chemparathi Shrub

85. Helicteres isora (Buch.-Ham) Wall. ex G. Don

Apocynaceae Kudakappala Tree

86. Hygrophila schulli (Buch.-Ham) M.R & S.M. Almeida

Acanthaceae Vayalchulli Herb

87. Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit.

Lamiaceae Nattapoochedi Shrub

88. Ichnocarpus frutescens (L.) R. Br.

Apocynaceae Palvaalli Climber

89. Indigo feratinctoriaL. Fabaceae: Papilonaceae

Neelayamari Herb

90. Ischaemum sp. Poaceae Herb 91. Ixora coccinea L. Rubiaceae Thechi Shrub

92. Ixora finlaysoniana

Wall ex G. Don

Rubiaceae Vellathechi Shrub

93. Ixora javanica (Blime) DC.

Rubiaceae Ashokathechi Shrub

94. Jatropha gossypifolia L.

Euphorbiaceae Chuvanna-kadala-vanakku

Shrub

95. Lantana camara L. Verbenaceae Poochedi Shrub 96. Lawsonia inermisL. Lythraceae Mylanchi Shrub 97. Leucaena leucocephala

(Lam.) de Wit Fabaceae: Mimo-soideae

Subabul Tree

98. Leucas aspera (Willd.) Link.

Lamiaceae Thumba Herb


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Sl.


Local / Common

name Habit

99. Macaranga peltata

(Roxb.) Muell.-Arg. Euphorbiaceae Vatta Tree

100. Mangifera indicaL. Anacardiaceae Mango tree, Mavu Tree 101. Manihot esculen-

taCrantz. Euphorbiaceae Cassava, Maracheeni Shrub

102. Michelia champaca L. Magnoliaceae Chempakam Tree 103. Mikania micrantha

Kunth

Asteraceae Dhritharashtra-pacha Climber

104. Mimosa pudica L. Fabaceae/ Mimosa-ceae

Thottavadi Herb

105. Moringa oleifera Lam. Moringaceae Muringa Tree 106. Morus alba L. Moraceae Mulberry Tree 107. Muntingia calabura L. Elaeocarpaceae Bird’s Cherry, Pan-

charapazham Tree

108. Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng.

Rutaceae Curry bush, Kariveppu Shrub

109. Murraya paniculata (L.) Jack

Rutaceae Honey bush, Maram-ulla

Shrub

110. Musa paradisiaca L. Musaceae Plantain, Vazha Herb 111. Mussaenda bellila

Buch.-Ham. Endemic

Rubiaceae Vellila Shrub

112. Myristica fragrans

Houtt Myristicaceae Nutmeg, Jathi Tree

113. Naregamia alataWight &Arn. Endemic

Meliaceae Nilanarakam Herb

114. Naringi crenulata

(Roxb.) Nicolson Rutaceae Narinarakam Tree

115. Nephelium lappaceum L.

Sapindaceae Rambutan Tree

116. Nerium oleander L. Apocynaceae Arali Shrub

117. Panicum repens L. Poaceae Herb

118. Peltophorum ptero-

carpum (DC.) Backer ex Heyne


Copper pod, Manjak-konna

Tree

119. Pennisetumpolystach-

yon (L.) Schultes Poaceae Herb

120. Phyllanthus emblicaL. Euphorbiaceae Nelli Tree 121. Phyllanthus myrtifolius

Moon Euphorbiaceae Shrub

122. Piper nigrumL. Piperaceae Pepper, Kurumulaku Climber

123. Plumeria rubraL. Apocynaceae Eezha-chempakam Tree


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Sl.


Local / Common

name Habit

124. Polyalthia longifolia (Sonner) Thw.

Annonaceae Aranamaram Tree

125. Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre


Pongu Tree

126. Pothos scandens L. Araceae Paruvakkodi Climber 127. Pseudarthria viscida

(L.) Wight &Arn.


Moovila Shrub

128. Psidium guajava L. Myrtaceae Guava, Pera Tree 129. Punica granatum L. Punicaceae Pomegranate, Math-

alam Shrub

130. Rauvolfia serpentine

(L.) Benth. ExKurz.

Apocynaceae Sarpagandhi Shrub

131. Samanea saman (Jacq.)

Merr.

Fabaceae: Mimosa-ceae

Urakkamthoongimaram Tree

132. Santalum album L. Vulnerable

Santalaceae Chandanam Tree

133. Saraca asoca

(Roxb.) De Wilde


Asokam Tree

134. Scoparia dulsis L. Scrophulariaceae Kallurukki Herb 135. Sida rhomboidea

Roxb. ex Fleming Endemic

Malvaceae Kurumthotti Shrub

136. Strychnos nux-vomica L.

Loganiaceae Kanjiram Tree

137. Swietenia mahogoni (L.) Jacq.

Meliaceae Mahogany Tree

138. Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels

Myrtaceae Njaval Tree

139. Tabernaemontanaal

ternifolia L.Endemic

Apocynaceae Kundalappala Tree

140. Tagetes erecta L. Asteraceae Marigold, Chendumalli Herb

141. Tamarindu sindica Fabaceae: Caesal-pinioideae

Valanpuli Tree

142. Tecoma stans (L.) HBK.

Bignoniaceae Trumpet flower Tree

143. Tectona grandisL.f. Verbenaceae Teak, Thekku Tree 144. Tephrosia purpurea

(L.) Pers. Fabaceae: Papilo-naceae

Kattamari Herb

145. Terminalia catappa L. Combretaceae Indian badam Tree

146. Terminalia bellerica

(Gaertn.) Roxb. Combretaceae Thanni Tree

147. Terminalia paniculata Roth Endemic

Combretaceae Maruthi Tree


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Sl.


Local / Common

name Habit

148. Themeda triandra

Forssk.

Poaceae Herb

149. Tragiain volucrata L. Euphorbiaceae Chorithanam Climber 150. Trema orientalis (L.)

Blume

Ulmaceae Amathali Tree

151. Urena lobata L. Malvaceae Oorppam Shrub 152. Utricularia sp. Lentibulariaceae Herb 153. Vernonia cinerea (L.)

Less Asteraceae Poovamkurunnal Herb

154. Vernonia elliptica DC. Asteraceae Curtainplant Climber 155. Wattakaka volubilis

(L.f.) Stapf Asclepiadaceae Kakkalan-kodi Climber

156. Wedelia chinensis (L.)Merr.

Asteraceae Manjakkayyonni Herb

157. Wrightia tinctoria

(Roxb.) R. Br. Apocynaceae Danthappala Tree

158. Xylia xylocarpa (Roxb.) Taub.


Irul Tree

159. Zanthoxylum rhetsa

(Roxb.) DC. Rutacae Kothumurukku Tree

160. Ziziphus oenoplia (L.) Mill.

Rhamnaceae Cheruthudali Climber

161. Ziziphus rugosa Lam. Rhamnaceae Kattuthudali Shrub

*Not found within the development site 3.1 Will the construction involve extensive clearing or modification of vegetation? (Provide a

detailed account of the trees & vegetation affected by the project)

The project execution requires clearing of bamboos and lopping of cashew plants in the specific locations where construction activities are proposed. At the same time planting of trees, shrubs and bushes of educational, aesthetic and ecological value in such areas as part of environmental enrichment of enclosures, landscaping and beautification. There-fore, the partial clearing will not adversely affect the flora and ecology of the region. Moreover, the proposed area is predominantly covered by plantations, either bamboo or cashew, or teak and Xylia xylocarpa in the past. Nevertheless, it is planned to retain en-demic and other conservation significant species wherever possible and include them along with other indigenous plants in the planting, beautification and conservation of the whole area.

3.2 What are the measures proposed to be taken to minimize the likely impacts on important site features (Give details of proposal for tree plantation, landscaping, creation of water bodies etc. along with a layout plan to an appropriate scale)

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conservation area. Storm water harvesting ponds will be created in the said areas. In those areas where developmental activities such as laying roads & pathways, construction of an-imal enclosures, visitor facilities and other administrative infrastructure are proposed, tree planting, landscaping, creation of water pools, creation of lawns etc will be done. The fol-lowing species will be retained or replanted within the park.

Table 03. List of plants to be retained or replanted in the project area

Sl.


Local / Common

name Habit

1. Abrusprecato.riusL. Fabaceae Kunni Climber 2. Alangium salvifolium (L.f.)

Wang.

Alangiaceae Ankolam Tree

3. Alstonia scholaris (L.) R.

Br.ex DC.

Apocynaceae Ezhilam-pala Tree

4. Artocarpus heterophyllus

Lam.

Moraceae Jackfruit tree, Plavu

Tree

5. Artocarpus hirsutus Lam. Moraceae Anjili Tree 6. Azadirachta indica A. Juss. Meliaceae Aryaveppu Tree 7. Bambusa bambos (L.) Voss. Poaceae Thorny bamboo Shrub 8. Barleria courtallica Nees Acanthaceae Venkurinji Shrub 9. Bombax ceiba L. Bombacaceae Elavu Tree 10. Briedelia retusa (L.) A. Juss. Euphorbiaceae Mulluvenga Tree 11. Butea parviflora Roxb. ex

Nees

Fabaceae: Caes-alpinioideae

Valliplash Climber

12. Cassia fistula L. Fabaceae Kanikkonna Tree 13. Dalbergia volubilisRoxb. Fabaceae:

Papilonaceae Climber

14. Ficus beddomei King Moraceae Thavittal Tree 15. Ficus exasperataVahl Moraceae Therakam Tree 16. Ficus racemosa L. Moraceae Athi Tree 17. Grewia latifolia Vahl Tiliaceae Chadachi Tree 18. Holarrhena pubescens

(Buch.-Ham) Wall. ex G.

Don

Apocynaceae Kudakappala Tree

19. Mangifera indica L. Anacardiaceae Mango tree, Mavu

Tree

20. Murraya paniculata (L.)

Jack

Rutaceae Honey bush, Maramulla

Shrub

21. Mussaenda bellila Buch.-

Ham.

Rubiaceae Vellila Shrub

22. Naregamia alata Wight

&Arn.

Meliaceae Nilanarakam Herb


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Sl.


Local / Common

name Habit

23. Naringi crenulata (Roxb.)

Nicolson

Rutaceae Narinarakam Tree

24. Phyllanthus emblica L. Euphorbiaceae Nelli Tree 25. Rauvolfia serpentine (L.)

Benth. ExKurz.

Apocynaceae Sarpagandhi Shrub

26. Santalum album L. Santalaceae Chandanam Tree 27. Saracaasoca (Roxb.) De

Wilde

Fabaceae: Caes-alpinioideae

Asokam Tree

28. Strychnosnux-vomica L. Loganiaceae Kanjiram Tree 29. Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels Myrtaceae Njaval Tree 30. Tabernaemontana alternifo-

lia L.

Apocynaceae Kundalappala Tree

31. Terminalia bellerica

(Gaertn.) Roxb.

Combretaceae Thanni Tree

32. Terminalia paniculata Roth Combretaceae Maruthi Tree 33. Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.) R.

Br.

Apocynaceae Danthappala Tree

34. Xylia xylocarpa (Roxb.)

Taub.


Irul Tree

35. Zanthoxylum rhetsa (Roxb.)

DC.

Rutacae Kothumurukku Tree

4 FAUNA

4.1 Is there likely to be any displacement of fauna- both terrestrial and aquatic or creation of barriers for their movement? Provide the details. Presence of animals such as porcupine, mongoose and wild boar was recorded from the proposed site. The porcupines, are likely to shift to the area where no construction activities are proposed. Other animals may continue to inhabit in the zoo site as free ranging inhab-itants.

4.2 Any direct or indirect impacts on the avifauna of the area? Provide details. No resident population of birds is recorded in the site. Since the proposed activity does not cause much alteration in the natural setting of the site, no significant negative impact are anticipated on avifauna.

4.3 Prescribe measures such as corridors, fish ladders etc. to mitigate adverse impacts on fauna As no situation of population isolation for any wild fauna is caused, provision of corridors or mitigative measures of any sort are not necessary.

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5.1 Will the project increase atmospheric concentration of gases & result in heat islands? (Give details of background air quality levels with predicted values based on dispersion models taking into account the increased traffic generation as a result of the proposed constructions)

The background air quality of the proposed site is presented in Annexure XII.

During construction phase, there will be an incremental rise in the concentration of air emissions due to increased emissions from operation of machines and construction equipment. The increased traffic during construction phase will increase traffic related pollution with increase in CO, NOx, SOx, and SPM. With careful management of ac-cess roads and application of dust suppression/ water spray, SPM concentration can be reduced during construction phase. All construction machineries will have valid Pol-lution under Control (PUC) certificate.

The ambient air quality levels are far below the critical limits. Hence it is expected that the contribution from the proposed activities will give insignificant incremental con-centration which will be within acceptable limits. The air pollution control measures as per Environmental Management Plan would be implemented to further reduce the impact on the ambient air quality during construction and operation phases. There is no significant activities or point source of air pollution to warrant a modelling disper-sion of pollutants.

5.2 What are the impacts on generation of dust, smoke, odorous fumes or other hazardous gases? Give details in relation to all the meteorological parameters.

During construction phase, dust will be generated from the activities such as excava-tion which will have direct impact on the nearby facilities depending on the proximity and wind direction at particular time. Nearby residential limits and commercial estab-lishments will be inconvenienced during the construction phase. A 3 m high barrier will be erected at the construction site to avoid noise and dust spreading the adjoining area. The dust generation during construction phase will be suppressed by spraying water at regular interval.

Vehicular movement along the site during the construction and operation phase will lead to dust and smoke emissions which will be minimized by sprinkling of water along the way and providing proper vegetative cover along parking area and circula-tion.

5.3 Will the proposal create shortage of parking space for vehicles? Furnish details of the pre-sent level of transport infrastructure and measures proposed for improvement including the traffic management at the entry & exit to the project site.

Provisions are made for parking slots as given below.

281- Four wheeler


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129- Two wheeler 15 -coach 8-V.I.P car

This is complying with the KPBR Rules and is shown in parking plan attached as Conceptual DWG 03.

The Zoological Park is having a direct connection with the PWD Road- Thrissur- Man-namangalam Road of width about 6m and there will be increase in traffic during the operation phase. The incremental rise in traffic volume is negligible compared to the carrying capacity of the road.

5.4 Provide details of the movement patterns with internal roads, bicycle tracks, pedestrian pathways, footpaths etc., with areas under each category.

The movement and parking of vehicles within the Park will be restricted to parking zones close to the entry and exit points. Walkways and tram roads covered walkways are designed accordingly.

5.5 Will there be significant increase in traffic noise & vibrations? Give details of the sources and the measures proposed for mitigation of the above.

The proposed development will enhance the traffic noise and vibrations in the site surroundings. The significant sources for noise and vibration and migration measures proposed are presented in Table 04.

Table 04. Significant sources for noise and vibration and migration measures

Construc-tion Phase

Noise would be gen-erated from construc-tion machineries

Low amplitude displacement machineries would be used.

All the machines would comply with the norms set by CPCB.

Machines will be maintained periodically to meet CPCB standard.

Appropriate fencing will be provided between construction site and existing activity area to re-duce the propagation of sound

Noise generated from vehicular movement along the site.

Noise level of vehicles used for construction ac-tivities should meet the noise standards set by Central Pollution Control Board (maximum 80 dB(A)

Operation Phase

Noise would be gen-erated from DG sets

DG sets would be incompliance for acoustics and air quality.


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Noise would be

generated from traffic The entry and exit points of the Zoological Park

where the traffic induced noise will predominate is near to the human settlements. As mostly the LMV will be operating for commuting purpose, traffic induced noise level is not expected to have significant impact on the ambient setting.

The present noise quality at the site is presented as Annexure XIII. Periodic operation of con-struction machineries are not taken to impact the houses and commercial establishments in the vicinity.

5.6 What will be the impact of DG sets & other equipment on noise levels, vibration & ambient air quality around the project site? Provide details.

There would be increased noise levels and degradation of air quality due to the opera-tion of DG sets and equipments. The following mitigation measures will be adopted to reduce the impact on noise levels and ambient air quality:

1. Diesel generator should have noise control measures to meet the noise standards set by Central Pollution Control Board (75 dB (A) at 1 m from the enclosure surface for generators with integral acoustic enclosure.

2. Acoustic enclosure for generators without integral acoustic enclosure shall be de-signed for minimum 25 dB (A) insertion loss or for meeting the ambient noise standards, whichever is on the higher side at 0.5 m from the enclosure).

3. Workers shall not be exposed to sound of more than 85 – 90 dB for more than eight hours a day and shall be provided with ear plugs.

4. Noise quality monitoring shall be conducted as per Environmental Monitoring Plan to detect noise pollution.

5. Noise level of vehicles used for construction activities should meet the noise stand-ards set by Central Pollution Control Board (maximum 80 dB (A).

6. Construction contract shall clearly specify the use of equipment emitting noise of not greater than 90 dB (A) for the eight hour operation shift.

6 AESTHETICS

6.1 Will the proposed constructions in any way result in the obstruction of a view, scenic amen-ity or landscapes? Are these considerations taken into account by the proponents?

The proposed constructions are designed in such a way that it will not create any ob-struction of a view, scenic amenity or landscapes. A well-developed landscape plan is proposed for the Zoological Park including the indigenous species considering the adaptability to the site. Also the hillock portion of the proposed site will be maintained as a conservation zone with indigenous species of plants which will be planted in co-operation with the Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Tropical Botanical Gar-den, Palore.


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6.2 Will there be any adverse impacts from new constructions on the existing structures? What are the considerations taken into account?

No impacts are anticipated form the proposed activity on the existing structures.

6.3 Whether there are any local considerations of urban form & urban design influencing the design criteria? They may be explicitly spelt out.

No. However, the forms and envelopes for the building are designed to manage merge with the forest landscape.

6.4 Are there any anthropological or archaeological sites or artefacts nearby? State if any other significant features in the vicinity of the proposed site have been considered.

No

7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS

7.1 Will the proposal result in any changes to the demographic structure of local population? Provide the details.

As per Revenue jurisdiction the proposed site falls within the Puthur and Kainur vil-lages of Trissur Taluk in Trissur District. Under the Local Self-Government System the development site is located in four wards namely Kainur, Thonippara, Cherukunnu and Puthur East of Puthur Gramapanchayath under Ollukkara Block. The site comes within the boundary of Ollur Assembly Constituency

As the proposed site is under the possession of the Forest and Wildlife Department of Kerala, no rehabilitation and resettlement is required.

The proposed Zoological Park is planned in the land under the possession of Forest Department. However, further land acquisition is required for the proposed quarry park and crocodile Gharial. Pond. If further land acquisition and rehabilitation is required for the subsidiary infrastructural development like widening of roads and other con-structions etc., the proponent will have to adopt principles and procedures in accord-ance with the provisions of “National Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Reset-tlement Bill, 2011”.

7.2 Give details of the existing social infrastructure around the proposed project.

The social infrastructure present within 2 km of site is presented in Table 05.

Table 05. Social Infrastructure within 1 km

Sl no Name Distance (Km)

Public Amenities 1 Kainoor Village office 1.18 2 Puthur Lake 1.95 Places of worship

1 Suriyani Church, Maachery, Kurishumoola 0.62


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2 St Thomas Forane Church 1.52 3 Annal Gandhi Adigal Government Hospital 1.46 4 Homoeo hospital 0.56 Defense Installations 1 BSF Center 1.62

7.3 Will the project cause adverse effects on local communities, disturbance to sacred sites or other cultural values? What are the safeguards proposed?

The construction or operation of the proposed Zoological Park will not have any ad-verse impact either on the socio-economic and cultural scenario of the area or on any sacred sites. The locality is devoid of tribal groups and weaker sections of the society. Though there is no Tribal families in this area, the proposed site is surrounded by res-idential buildings, cultivated and cultivable fields. Most of the families very poor be-longs to daily wage workers and agricultural laborers.

There are occupants in the eastern and western boundary of the proposed land. As per the policy of government, they will be suitably accommodated in due course. The land area occupied by them is excluded from the project area. They have independent ac-cess to the panchayath road and hence there is no limitation imposed by the project for their public amenities. Hence no rehabilitation issue arises.

There are around 120 number of families with their own houses without holding “Pat-tayam”. They inhabits in this area for 45 years and more. This types of families, with-out holding Pattayam, has been found in the area of Kurishinmudu, Chandanakkunu, Kuruppumpady, Laksham veedu, Cherukunnu and Mochery area. In Mochery area, it is observed that, one Annamma Chacko, Kuzhikkattel house, who is a widow with an age of 82 years, is staying inside the forest, (without Pattayam) with her chronic bach-elor son, for 45years.They had paid building tax up to 2005 and thereafter the compe-tent authority refused to accept building tax by saying that they are encroached and will be rehabilitated. As per the client’s response, though the houses falls in the forest boundary, rehabilitation requires only for Smt. Annamma Chacko, others will be re-tained as in the existing condition. If rehabilitation is required, the proponent will have to adopt principles and procedures in accordance with the provisions of “National Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011”.

The operation of the Zoological Park will bring economic development to the Grama-panchayath and in the surroundings. Employment opportunity will increase in various kind of business units in the forms of hotels, lodges, provisional shops, auto taxi ser-vices and others. This will also generate income to the local people residing near the park.

The establishment of the proposed Zoological Park will have only positive impact on the socio-economic and cultural scenario of the area during the construction phase. The outside boundary of the proposed location is a residential area comprising of houses and small commercial shops and temple, however no direct impact is expected


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due to the proposed development. The proposed development will enhance the com-mercial development of the location during the operational stage. Also the tourism potential of the location will be enhanced due to the proposed project.

8 BUILDING MATERIALS

8.1 May involve the use of building materials with high-embodied energy. Are the construction materials produced with energy efficient processes? (Give details of energy conservation measures in the selection of building materials and their energy efficiency)

From the economical point of view and also unavailability of the energy efficient ma-terial source conventional building materials are proposed in the construction. How-ever practices are made to use maximum natural day light and natural air condition in the building.The following measures would be adopted as energy conservation measures in the selection of building materials:

Locally available materials would be utilized for construction purposes. Locally available aggregates would be utilized for construction. Onsite derived stones will be used for paving roads and walkways.

8.2 Transport and handling of materials during construction may result in pollution, noise & public nuisance. What measures are taken to minimize the impacts?

The site shall be isolated by installing tall fabric fences to scale down noise and dust problems.

All the materials will be properly covered during transportation. Sprinkling of water would be conducted periodically to subside dust. Adequate traffic management measures shall be adopted to monitor the move-

ment of men, vehicles and materials within the project site. Noise sources would be isolated and would be enclosed with noise absorbing

covers/ barriers. Personnel protective gears would be provided to construction workers. Machinery of optimum capacity will be employed and low amplitude opera-

tion would be preferred to reduce noise pollution. Man and material transit would be confined to the non-peak hours The vehicle used in the site will be fitted with speed breakers.

8.3 Are recycled materials used in roads and structures? State the extent of savings achieved?

The soil and rock unearthed for the development will be utilized for paving of roads, pathways of the Zoological Park and also for the facilities inside the animal enclosures.

8.4 Give details of the methods of collection, segregation & disposal of the garbage generated during the operation phases of the project.

Waste management scheme for the Zoological Park is presented in Annexure X.

9 ENERGY CONSERVATION

9.1 Give details of the power requirements, source of supply, backup source etc. What is the energy consumption assumed per square foot of built-up area? How have you tried to min-imize energy consumption?


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The source of electricity will be the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) for the zoo services

buildings and administration buildings.

9.2 What type of, and capacity of, power back-up to you plan to provide?

DG sets and UPS will provided as per the requirement during construction and opera-tion phase.

9.3 What are the characteristics of the glass you plan to use? Provide specifications of its char-acteristics related to both short wave and long wave radiation?

Most of the animal enclosures are open type as their wild habitat. Glass enclosures are pro-vided for snakes and other reptiles. The glass used will be as per the standards only.

9.4 What passive solar architectural features are being used in the building? Illustrate the appli-cations made in the proposed project.

The major construction works proposed includes the animal enclosures and zoo build-ings including the administration, hospital and other service buildings. The animal en-closures are designed as per the Central Zoo Authority of India guidelines and the master plan has been approved by the CZA.

9.5 Does the layout of streets & buildings maximize the potential for solar energy devices? Have you considered the use of street lighting, emergency lighting and solar hot water sys-tems for use in the building complex? Substantiate with details.

Solar power will be utilized for lighting up the street light and other office space and some enclosures.

9.6 Is shading effectively used to reduce cooling/heating loads? What principles have been used to maximize the shading of Walls on the East and the West and the Roof? How much energy saving has been effected?

The enclosures are designed in such a way that the natural setting and the geographical features of the location has been fully utilized. The buildings proposed are the zoo services buildings, administration buildings, orientation building and biodiversity cen-ter. All these buildings are designed in such a way that natural light can be utilized. Also, trees will be planted as part of the landscape plan to provide shading to the whole building.

9.7 Do the structures use energy-efficient space conditioning, lighting and mechanical systems? Provide technical details. Provide details of the transformers and motor efficiencies, lighting intensity and air-conditioning load assumptions? Are you using CFC and HCFC free chill-ers? Provide specifications

No.

9.8 What are the likely effects of the building activity in altering the micro-climates? Provide a self-assessment on the likely impacts of the proposed construction on creation of heat island & inversion effects?

The F.A.R for the total construction proposed is 0.262. The built up area includes the animal enclosures also, which will only be the natural setting of the animals.


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9.9 What are the thermal characteristics of the building envelope? (a) roof; (b) external walls; and (c) fenestration? Give details of the material used and the U-values or the R values of the individual components.

The building materials used for the construction of buildings will be materials natural and indigenous materials of low RF value. The locally available bamboo, stone etc. will be used for the purpose. Also the project will be focusing the usage of green ma-terials in order to promote the usage of ecofriendly materials. Also, the proposed ac-tivity will ban the usage of plastic inside the Zoological Park as a part of conservation.

9.10 What precautions & safety measures are proposed against fire hazards? Furnish details of emergency plans

The detailed disaster management plan is described in Annexure XIV.

9.11 If you are using glass as wall material provides details and specifications including emissivity and thermal characteristics.

Glass is used for fenestration for the administration building and enclosures for snake and other small reptiles. The glass used will be with U factors, SHGC and VLT certi-fied in accordance with ISO 15099.

9.12 What is the rate of air infiltration into the building? Provide details of how you are mitigating the effects of infiltration.

The buildings proposed as part of the development includes the Zoo service buildings, Zoo hospital, Zoo administrative building, guest house, orientation building and guest house. All these buildings are intended with fresh air/ make up air provisions and shall be positively pressurized with respect to the exterior.

9.13 To what extent the non-conventional energy technologies are utilized in the overall en-ergy consumption? Provide details of the renewable energy technologies used.

Roof top solar panels will be provided on the proposed buildings and waiting sheds and also the higher elevation points.

10 Environment Management Plan

As attached in Annexure XV.


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ANNEXURES


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Annexure I

View of project site from different directions

View of the existing walkway inside the proposed site

View of the cashew plantation form the North West Direction

View of existing quarry inside the proposed site.

Surrounding view from the centre hillock

Rocky substrata at the South West side


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Annexure II

Site Location Map

Site Location Map


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Annexure III

Land use Map of proposed site

Land Use Map of the Proposed Location

Source: http://bhuvan-noeda.nrsc.gov.in/gis/thematic/index.php

http://bhuvan-noeda.nrsc.gov.in/gis/thematic/index.php


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Annexure VI

Water Demand and Water Balance Chart

Environmental Clearance Application for proposed Thrissur Zoological Park Form IA

WATER BALANCE STATEMENT FOR THRISSUR ZOOLOGICAL PARK- RAINY DAYS

Fresh water requirement

247 KLD

Drinking water demand

50 KLD

Flushing water

demand

125 KLD

Waste water generated

160 KLD

STP 160 KLD

Sludge & Evaporation

16 KLD

Treated Water

144 KLD

19 KLD

KLD

Makeup water for aquatic display

250 KLD

125 KLD

KLD

50 KLD

KLD

231 KLD

KLD

Sludge and Evaporation

16 KLD

Environmental Clearance Application for proposed Thrissur Zoological Park Form IA

WATER BALANCE STATEMENT FOR THRISSUR ZOOLOGICAL PARK- NON RAINY DAYS

Fresh water requirement

391 KLD

Drinking water

demand

50 KLD

Flushing water

demand

125 KLD

Waste water generated

160 KLD

STP

160 KLD

Sludge & Evaporation

14 KLD

Treated Water

144 KLD

Landscaping

110 KLD

110 KLD

34 KLD

91 KLD

Makeup water for aquatic display

250 KLD


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Annexure VII

Soil quality of the proposed location


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Annexure X

Waste Management

Waste Management Plan

Thrissur Zoological Park Page 1 of 12

WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THRISSUR ZOOLOGICAL PARK- CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION PHASE.

1.0. Baseline data:

The Kerala Forests and Wildlife Department has proposed to establish the Thrissur Zoological

Park at Puthur, Thrissur District. A total area of 136.7ha of Reserve Forest is identified as the

proposed location for establishoing The Zoological Park. The proposed development is for an area

of 65 ha in the first phase and the remaining area will be developed during the second phase.

1.1. Types of waste generation

The major categories of solid waste generated during both construction and operation phases are:

1. Construction waste which includes excavated soil containing rock and raw and compounded construction materials like concrete, steel, aluminium, wood, paint cans, redundant machinery etc. will be generated during the construction period

2. Garbage (Municipal Solid Waste) will be generated during the construction and operational phase. To support the activity of the park, animal kraals, breeding center, veterinary hospital, facilities for rearing prey animals, meat processing and carcass disposal facilities will also be established. Thus wastes of animal origin, anatomical waste and minimal food waste will be generated.

1.2. Legal and regulatory aspects

The management of the waste has to be in compliance with the legal and regulatory provisions.

Government of India (GOI) has formulated Municipal solid waste (management and Handling)

rules 2000 for the management of Municipal solid waste subsequently SWM Manual providing

guidelines for planning and implementation of SWM

The other rules and regulations are

• Bio Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011

• Recognition of zoo rules 1992

• Guidelines for Establishment & Scientific Management of Zoos in India 2008

1.3. Waste Management during construction phase



The major quantity of waste generated during construction period is from the construction

activities. MSW will be generated from the labor camps at site which accommodates the workers.

Some quantity of E-waste & Hazardous waste will also be generated.

Management activities of this will cover:

1. Segregation

2. Storage

3. Transfer

4. Reuse /Recycle (both of site and onsite)

5. Treatment and disposal of waste as categorized

1.3.1. Construction waste management

Construction waste generally contains excavated earth with top soil, concrete debris, sand, pieces

of flooring bricks and tiles, empty cement bags, empty plastic bags, gunny bags, paper and metal

containers packaging material, glass, PVCPE and HDPE pipe pieces, PUF foamed polystyrene etc.

The studies carried out on construction waste generated in estimates the quantity as 20-40 kg

waste/m2 for the buildings. Assuming a value of 20 kg/ m2. Estimated quantity of the construction

waste is given below

Table 1. Nature of Waste generated

No Material Nature of waste 1. Cement Bags co concrete chipping left Over lumps 2. Aggregates Small pieces small quantity of Strips put metal container

Chipped granite pieces 3. Sand Various grain sizes 4. Stainless steel Cut pieces and strips 5. Flooring and wall tiles Cut and broken pieces of tiles , bricks cement mortar for

joining cement tile cutting disk 6. False ceiling

scaffolding natural waste, wood etc.

Aluminium frames sealing sheets, -nails , bolts and washer etc.

7. Plumbing, PVC material, electronic wires. miscellaneous items

PVC pipe pieces special mats clamps cut wire pieces etc.

8. Sanitary items with bason, closets, etc.

Ceramic waste pieces



No Material Nature of waste 9. Packaging material Paper thermocole, straw PUF cardboard, cartons plastic

and gunny bags 10. Painting material used containers brushes abrasives paper cotton waste

broken rollers etc. 11. Oil grease used for

machines Oil swipes, oil containers, canisters etc.

Most of the waste generated will be recyclable/reusable wasted oil, grease, steel and aluminium bits, paper, plastics cardboard cartons etc. can be termed under the category of recyclable waste. Bags, containers, plastic containers etc can be termed as reusable waste. The method for collection recycle, reusable and disposal of each category construction waste are as given in Table 2.

Table2. Disposal of construction waste

Activity Waste – type Mode of collection disposal I Pre construction site clearance & Earth work Soil investigation bore holes

Small Quantity of earth On site disposal for landscaping

Site clearance Top soil mixed with shrubs and storks.

Top soil will stored and relayed back in the available area .The rest will used for landscaping mounts.

Earth work excavation

Cutting of earth and trenching for foundation basement

This earth can be utilized for filling.

Reinforced Concrete for flooring and roofing

Sand and gravel, concrete chipping

All these will stored separately and used for onsite filling

Reinforced concrete Steel and metal waste Cement bags

To be stored separately for sale to recyclers To be collected and stored incovered shed for sale to vendors

Super structure and masonry walls

Cement bricks & Scaffolding wastes

To be stored in designated places for onsite filling Scaffolding will be cleared by the civil contractor.

Joinery works Glass, wood Particular load Aluminium, damaged fixtures packing material plastic sheets screens etc

Segregated and stored in separate areas in containers and will be sent for recycling

Roofing Concrete debris and roofing material

The concrete debris and wasted roofing material will stored separately in designated area and sent for land filling or road laying



Activity Waste – type Mode of collection disposal Plastering Cement bags , sand, Left over

cement mix Bags will segregated, stored separately and sold to vendors The rest of the material will used for land fill

Ceiling works False ceiling will be minimized Flooring Left over cement and sand mix

broken tiles granites slab pieces left over cement plaster, cardboard cartons of the packing materials

Segregated, stored separately in a designated area and sent laying roads.

Painting Putty waste, used paint, brushes /Rollers empty paint cans both plastic and tin , empty thinner containers, cotton waste emery paper waste paper etc.

To be segregate and stored separately in protected areas Empty containers may be sold to certified recyclers The rest of the items to be sent for incineration at CTDF

Water supply and Sanitary works

PVC pipe pieces , broken and damaged fittings, broken ceramic items nails screws packing materials etc.

Broken and damaged fittings and ceramic pieces can be used for land filling. Material like plastic bags Cardboard carton wood carton etc. can be recycled.

Electrification Cut pieces of wires etc. conduit pieces packing material

Broken damaged fittings and ceramic pieces can be used for land filling. The rest of the material like wasted electrical items will segregated and disposed. Packing material like plastic bags cardboard cartons wood cartoons etc. can be recycled.

Electrification works Cut pieces of cables wires etc. conduit pieces broken tubes packing material

Cut pieces of cables wires and conduit can be reused / recycle. Packing material can be recycled.

Miscellaneous waste Wasted of oil and grease used for all machinery DG Set etc.

Collected in containers to be sent to certified recyclers.

1.3.2. Municipal solid waste and general waste (Garbage)

Garbage generated during the construction phase can be classified as non-bio-degradable like plastics, paper cartons, bags etc from site offices works changing room, eating areas etc. and bio-degradable waste consisting of food waste from food courts and black and grey waste water. The waste generated and its mode of management is given in Table 3.

Table 3. Waste generated and mode of management



1.4. Waste Management during Operation Phase The major quantity of waste generated during this period are sewage, municipal solid waste,

animal waste and biomedical waste. The wastes generated during the operation phase and

its mode of management is presented as Table 04.

Table 4. Waste generated during operation phase and mode of treatment

Sl No

Category Source Treatment

1 Sewage From services buildings, visitors facilities, animal enclosures, Zoo hospital

Decentralized waste water treatment facilities will be installed at cluster of facilities and for isolated water generation points.

2 Municipal solid Waste

Offices, rest rooms, guest houses,

Waste will be segregated and stored separately Recyclable material will be given for recycling. Organic waste will be treated accordingly Rejects to be sent for landfilling

Sl No.

Type of waste Storage disposal

1 Organic food waste Can be disposed in two ways • Can be converted into compost by given

procedure in the compositing bin itself. • Can be segregated stored in marked closed bins

to be transferred to a bio gas plant 2 Night soil from toilets in office

site and workers changing and bathing area waste water from bathing area

• Adequate no of portable toilets will be installed and the night soil will be disposed through scientifically designed septic tanks with soak pits.

• Bath water should pass through adsorption trenches

3 Recyclable Inorganic waste, discarded ,plastic bags, paper products , bottles (pet) , packing materials etc.

• Stored in marked bins separately for subsequent transfer to certified recyclers.

4 The E waste generated will be of very less quantity and can be segregated within the construction site .E waste stored for recycling All recycling material to be sold to vendors with authorization of SPCB



Sl No

Category Source Treatment

3 Animal Waste Animal and bird enclosures, waste water from aquatic animals and wading birds.

Decentralized waste management scheme is proposed for the treatment of animal waste generated from the animal enclosures. The waste water from the enclosures and ponds of aquatic animals and wading birds will be treated accordingly.

4 Miscellaneous Solid waste

Offices canteens, rest rooms, visitor’s facilities.

Broken furniture, plastic buckets contaminated bags to recycled Inert material to be used for landfilling

1.4.1. Management of sewage General Scheme for Waste Water Treatment.

The terrain where the facilities are located are highly undulated with rock outcrops. Soil depth is variable and very low in most of the locations. Hence laying sewerage networks may necessitate rock cutting with blasting to maintain necessary gradient for the sewerage lines. Sewerage lines needs to be buried at sufficient depths to avoid damage by animals. Hence it would be advantageous if waste water treatment is done at the location of generation. That onsite waste water treatment facilities may be installed for clusters and for isolated point sources. The general scheme is same as that for DEWATS however, recent advances in onsite water treatment can be incorporated to make it more ecofriendly and failure proof.

1.4.2. Estimation of waste water generation

It is estimated that 149 KLD of waste water will be generated from human facilities, animal kraal cleaning etc. Table below shows the details of quantity of waste water generated from various sources.

Table 05. Quantity of waste water generated during operation phase.

Sl No Description Quantity of waste water generated (cum/day)

1 Animal wash down/Kraal Cleaning 60 2 Visitor’s facility 52 3 Zoo staff facilities 32.8 4 Zoo Hospital 4 Total waste water generated 148.8

The sewage and sullage generated from the various buildings proposed for the Zoological Park, including the Zoo Services Buildings, Zoo Hospital and visitor’s facilities. The waste water is generated in different buildings constructed at different elevations. Since centralizes waste collection and treatment offers many construction and operational challenges, decentralized waste



treatment is ideally suited for this project. It is recommended to install conventional DEWATS with activated carbon filters since the project has adequate land and needs to raise fodder. Facilities generating more than 5 KLD may be fitted with aerobic onsite treatment and disposal system as per the design approved by USEPA. Conventional DEWATS are carbon neutral. Aerobic onsite systems with irrigation has only marginal carbon foot print.

The waste water generated from animal enclosures, especially from kraals will be directed to a detention ponds of sufficient capacity, planted with vegetation and then ultimately directed to Constructed Wetland. The water from the CWL will be then used for the irrigation purpose for fodder cultivation.

Decentralized Waste Water Treatment System (DEWATS) with a modular set up is proposed considering the quantity of waste water and power consumption. The system will be an integration of anaerobic and aerobic reaction. The scheme of the DEWATS plant will be as follows:

Figure 1. Decentralized waste water treatment system scheme for small systems (<5m3/day)

Settler (Primary

Treatment)

Anaerobic baffled

(Secondary Treatment)

Anaerobic Filter

(Secondary Treatment)

Planted Gravel Filter

(Tertiary Treatment)

Collection Tank (CT)

Fodder Irrigation



Figure 2. Decentralized waste water treatment system scheme for large systems (<75m3/day)

1.4.3. Management of MSW

The solid waste management practice will be in compliance with Solid Waste management Rules and Biomedical Waste Rules 2016. The requirement for storage facilities and transportation will be based on the quantum of waste generated.

The solid waste generated from the Park during the operational phase comprises of the garbage from the Zoo services and administrative building and animal waste from the animal enclosures including the fecal matter and food waste. The garbage generated from the buildings will be collected in colored bins and then segregated and then stored and then treated. The organic waste will be treated in the bio gas plant proposed and the inorganic waste will be stored in a place and then sent to vendors.

Quantification of waste generated from zoo facilities

The quantification of the wate generated during the opration phase of the park is brifed in the sections below.

1. Waste generated from the zoo service buildings, zoo administration buildings

Assuming 1000 persons at the fully occupied stage at the zoo service buildings, inclding residential units.

Settler (Primary Treatment) Aerator Settler Filter

DisinfectantPlanted Gravel Filter (Tertiary

Treatment)Collection Tank

(CT)Fodder

Irrigation



Waste generated (residential) = 0.5kg/day

Total waste generated = (0.5x1000) = 500kg/day

Organic waste (60%) = 300kg/day

Inorganic/plastic waste (40%) = 200kg/day

2. Waste generated from the visitors facilities

2014 say 2000 persons as visitors (as per the parking space provisions given).

Waste generated (visitors) = 0.2kg/day

Total waste generated = 0.2x2014 = 403 kg/day

Organic waste (60%) = 242kg/day

Inorganic/plastic waste (40%) =161kg/day

3. Food waste generated from the kraals

Considering the number carnivores during the full-fledged stage, it can be assumed that a total amount of flesh supplied will be around 300kg/day/

Considering 20% of wastage, the food waste from the kraals = 60kg/day

Bone waste 60%=36kg/day

Flesh waste 40% 24kg/day

The total amount of organic waste generated = 300+242+24= 566kg/day

The total amount of inorganic waste generated -=200+161=361kg/day

Considering the amount of organic waste generated, two modules of biogas plant of 20m3 capacity will be installed.

A well designed transit storage facility with 10m2 roofed floor will be installed.



Fully developed stage,

Dry solid content @ 30% 566x0.3=169.8kg

Slurry with 10% solids, waster added 1698 liters

Biogas plant with 21 days residing time= 35.7 m3

Slurry from the biogas plant will be treated in a constructed wetland with subsurface flow, with fodder grass planted on the banks.

1.4.3.1. Segregation and storage

The municipal wastes will be segregated as

• Biodegradable waste to be stored in green color bins

• Recyclable waste in white bins

• Other waste in black bins

The segregation and storage of Municipal solid wastes is shown in table 7

Table 6. Segregation and storage of MSW during operational phase

No Functional elements Requirement 1 Offices , visitors area, rest rooms,

and the administration ‘ Green ,white and black bins, White and black bins with non-chlorinated plastic bags

2. Cafeterias and Dining area Wheeled Bins, green And white (with non- chlorinate Plastic Bag)

3. Toilet and wash room White and black bins with non-chlorinated plastic bags

4. Other waste (universal waste) Mercury contaminated fluorescent light bulbs Broken glass Used batteries Used paint thins and brushes] Oil and grease from DG sets

To be treats as Hazardous waste Broken glass paint cans oil and grease will be sent for recycling Used batteries as per Battery management and handling rules The rest to be safely stored and sent to Hazardous Waste Management Facility.

1.4.3.2. Collection and Transportation

The organic waste generated shall be collected on a daily basis while the collection of the dry waste will be need based. These can be store in secondary storage area.



1.4.3.3. Sorting and recycling

The waste received at the secondary storage area has to be sorted into

• Recyclable

• Non-recyclable and inert waste.

Separate storage areas to be demarcated for paper, plastics, rubber, glass, leather E –waste, Domestic Hazardous waste.

1.4.3.4. Treatment and Disposal

• Recyclable waste and E waste (WEEE) to be sent to authorized parties’

• Waste vegetables, uncooked food materials and non-veg waste to be sent for biogas plant.

• Other organic waste like dead leaves etc. will be composted in covered bins and used as soil nourishment for the forest area and gardens.

1.4.4. Animal Waste Management

The proposed Zoological Park is meant for the conservation of animal and bird species. The

animals and birds will be kept is enclosures and animal exhibits considering the animal behaviour

and requirements for each species. The major waste generated during the operation phase will be

the animal waste- especially the faecal matter and the waste water from the enclosures and exhibit.

The waste water from the enclosures will be treated as per the waste water treatment plan outlined

in above sections. .

The animal waste consists of the faecal matter from the animal enclosures. The waste

generated from the animal enclosures includes the food waste and fecal matter. The food for

the animals will be provided inside the feeding enclosures of the kraals for carnivores. The

waste from the herbivores enclosures will be plant biomass since the grass or fodder provided

to them will be nearby completely consumed and the rest will be naturally decayed. The waste

generated from the carnivore enclosures include the remnants of flesh and bones. Such waste

will be collected in bins form the kraals and the flesh will be sent to the proposed bio gas

plants and bones will be sent to bone meal production.

1.4.5. Zoo Hospital Waste Management



The Zoological Park has a Zoo hospital for the animals. The waste from the Zoo hospital will

be treated as per the Bio medical waste management rule and Guidelines related with Zoo

Management by Central Zoo Authority (CZA).

According to the CZA guidelines, the normal method of disposal of carcasses should be either

burying or burning. Special care has to be taken in respect of carcasses of leopards, lions and

tigers. These should be disposed of by burning in the presence of zoo directors themselves,

so that the possibilities of skeleton/trophies being smuggled into illegal trade can totally be

ruled out. Skinning of animals and processing their skins for making trophies illegal and

transferring animal associated diseases.

The carcasses of animals that die of anthrax or such other communicable diseases should be

disposed of only by deep burying, without opening the body cavity.

Disposal of carcasses and organs following postmortem should be carried out as soon as

practicable. It is recommended that disposal procedures are documented. The general

guidelines given BMW Rules 2016 will be followed for the disposal of waste, contaminated

swipes and syringes.


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Annexure XI

Water Monitoring Results


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Annexure XII

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results


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Annexure XIII

Noise Quality Monitoring Results

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